Best Dr P Anil Kumar Podcasts (2024)

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Exploring the Nature of Consciousness - Marjorie Woollacott, Dr. John Vervaeke and Swami Sarvapriyananda 18:58

4M ago18:58

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Neuroscientist Prof. Marjorie Woollacott, cognitive scientist Prof. John Vervaeke, and Swami Sarvapriyananda from the Advaita Vedanta tradition explore the Nature of Consciousness from diverse perspectives. They discuss the Nature of Consciousness, its role in manifesting the universe, and the mind-brain complex's function as a filter of our percep…

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Prof. Anil Seth - Consciousness and the Perception of Self 20:45

4M ago20:45

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Prof. Anil Seth, a leading researcher in consciousness studies, delves into how our brains construct our perception of reality and self. In "Consciousness and the Perception of Self" Seth challenges dualistic views, promoting a materialistic perspective that closely ties consciousness to brain processes. He describes our experience of reality as a …

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Satish Kumar - Ecology, Non-Violence and the Path to True Happiness 17:48

4M ago17:48

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Satish Kumar, a peace pilgrim, activist, educator, and former Jain monk, along with journalist and author Vicki Mackenzie, delve into the realms of ecology, non-violence, and the path to true happiness. Their conversation weaves through Satish's journey from monkhood to global activism, shedding light on how personal transformation and environmenta…

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A Dialogue on Life, Death, and Transformation with Rev. Cynthia Carter, Dr. Eva Natanya and Dr. Nigel Hamilton 19:31

4M ago19:31

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Three contemplative scholars and practitioners – Rev. Cynthia Carter Perilliat, Dr. Eva Natanya, and Dr. Nigel Hamilton – explore the difficult topic of mortality. They will discuss how we can deal skilfully with the inevitable fact of death, and what can death and dying teach us about life and living. Our speakers delve into the Tibetan Buddhist p…

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Meditation, the Spirit and Inner Peace, an Interview with John Butler 16:18

4M ago16:18

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Author Vicki MacKenzie enters in conversation with John Butler, a modern mystic and meditator. In this dialogue, John will share his life’s journey and his experience of the sacred through meditation, discussing how silence and stillness can lead to feelings of presence, love, and connection with the divine. The simplicity of his words speaks direc…

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How do we Navigate the Path from Trauma to Healing - Deb Dana, Rob Preece, and Dr. David Robinson-Morris 19:24

5M ago19:24

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Deb Dana, Rob Preece, and Dr. David Robinson-Morris - discuss the nature of trauma and how we can deal with it in a skilful way that is healing and transformative. The dialogue is moderated by Scott Snibbe, who is also host and producer of a Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment. Listen to the full episode here. Science & Wisdom LIVE brings meditation pr…

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What can Near Death Experiences Teach us About Consciousness - Geshe Namdak and Dr. Pim van Lommel 19:48

5M ago19:48

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In this Dialogue Geshe Namdak and Dr. Pim van Lommel discuss the origins of our conscious experiences, comparing the insights of Buddhist teachings with modern scientific research on Near Death Experiences. The dialogue is moderated by Scott Snibbe, who is also host and producer of a Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment, Listen to the full episode here.…

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Women's Transformative Role in Buddhism and Christianity - Wendy Garling, Cynthia Bourgeault and Vicki Mackenzie 17:30

5M ago17:30

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Wendy Garling, Cynthia Bourgeault and Vicki Mackenzie discuss the transformative role of women in religious traditions. This is an excerpt of a previous Science & Wisdom LIVE dialogue, "The Buddha’s Mother & Mary Magdalene". Listen to the full episode here Science & Wisdom LIVE brings meditation practitioners in conversation with scientists to addr…

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NAAC ASSESSMENT & PREPAREDNESS IN THE CONTEXT OF NEP 2020 48:23

8M ago48:23

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1. Multidisciplinary / Inter disciplinary 2. Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) 3. Skill Development 4. Appropriate integration of Indian Knowledge system 5. Focus on Outcome based education (OBE) 6. Distance Education/Online Education --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dranil-kumar-pedapati/message…

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Dr. Thupten Jinpa on What Can Science and Buddhism Learn from Each Other? 13:22

8M ago13:22

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In this Interview a respected Tibetan Buddhist scholar, former monk, and the principal English translator for the Dalai Lama, Dr. Thupten Jinpa delves into the profound dialogues between Buddhism and science, exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern scientific inquiry. He shares insights from years of collaboration with world-renowne…

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Kim Stanley Robinson on Literature, Spirituality, and the Climate Crisis 20:59

9M ago20:59

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This episode is an excerpt of a past Science & Wisdom LIVE dialogue, 'Surviving the Climate Crisis, with Kim Stanley Robinson'. Watch the full episode here Science & Wisdom LIVE brings meditation practitioners in conversation with scientists to address the problems of contemporary society and come to new possible solutions. Subscribe to our Newslet…

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Vandana Shiva, David Loy, and Stephan Harding on COP26, spirituality, and the climate emergency 21:18

10M ago21:18

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This episode is an excerpt of a past Science & Wisdom LIVE dialogue, 'Deep Ecology, Mindfulness, and Climate Emergency'. Watch the full episode here Science & Wisdom LIVE brings meditation practitioners in conversation with scientists to address the problems of contemporary society and come to new possible solutions. Subscribe to our Newsletter Fol…

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Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo & Vicki MacKenzie on How Can We Recognise Our True Nature? 10:32

11M ago10:32

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Explore the intricate relationship between mind, meditation, and the nature of reality in this enlightening dialogue featuring Tibetan Buddhist Monk Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo hosted by author Vicki Mackenzie. Jetsunma with decades of meditation practice and spiritual teaching, dives deep into Buddhist models to unravel the mysteries of consciousness, m…

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Gaia, Deep ecology, and the Ecological Self - Dr. Stephan Harding 10:28

11M ago10:28

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This episode is an excerpt of a past Science & Wisdom LIVE dialogue, 'Reawakening the Ecological Self', with Dr. Stephan Harding. You can listen to the full episode here. *** Dr. Stephan Harding was born in Venezuela in 1953. After his first degree in Zoology at Durham University he was a field assistant for the Smithsonian’s field ecology research…

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The New Bodhisattva Path: Buddhism, Nature, Society - Dr. David Loy 14:35

12M ago14:35

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This episode is an excerpt of a past Science & Wisdom LIVE dialogue, 'Reconnecting with Nature and our Inner Being'. You can listen to the full episode here. David R. Loy is a professor of Buddhist and comparative philosophy, a prolific writer, and a teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition of Japanese Buddhism. His books include Money Sex War Karma, A N…

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Why do we feel shame? Tenzin Chokyi and Dr. Eve Ekman 13:51

1y ago13:51

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This episode is an excerpt of a past Science & Wisdom LIVE dialogue, 'What's shame got to do with it?'. You can listen to the full episode here. Tenzin Chogkyi first became interested in meditation and Buddhism in the early 1970s, and became a student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and other Tibetan Buddhist teachers in early 1991. Tenzin took novi…

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Rupert Sheldrake and Geshe Namdak on Buddhism, Consciousness, Karma and Evolution 16:26

1y ago16:26

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Join, Biologist and author Rupert Sheldrake and Tibetan Buddhist master Geshe Namdak to explore Buddhism, Consciousness, Karma, and Evolution as they dive into the profound power of meditation. They discuss the power of meditation to transform destructive emotions. Geshe Namdak, explains that our stream of consciousness is individual and has no beg…

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Fr Laurence Freeman on Is Meditation a Form of Prayer? 8:53

1y ago8:53

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Join Father Laurence Freeman OSB a Catholic priest and a Benedictine monk of the Monastery of Sta Maria di Pilastrello, in Italy, and the Director of the World Community for Christian Meditation. As he explores Is meditation a form of prayer? Freeman emphasizes meditation as a form of prayer, a tool for connecting with the divine and achieving inne…

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Geshe Tenzin Namdak - Can meditation transform destructive emotions? 5:55

1y ago5:55

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This episode is an excerpt of a past Science & Wisdom LIVE dialogue, 'How Meditation Shapes Our Brain and Helps Us Deal With Negative Emotions'. Listen to the full episode here. Science & Wisdom LIVE brings meditation practitioners in conversation with scientists to address the problems of contemporary society and come to new possible solutions. Su…

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Beyond Fear, Towards Resilience - Interfaith dialogue with Rabbi Amy Eilberg, Dr. Zachary Markwith, and Tenzin Chogkyi 1:00:35

1+ y ago1:00:35

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In this interfaith dialogue moderated by Scott Snibbe, Rabbi Amy Eilberg, Dr. Zachary Markwith, and Tenzin Chogkyi discuss how to process fear and anxiety, what are the differences between these emotions, and how we can deal with them in a skilful way through the wisdom of contemplative traditions. Science & Wisdom LIVE brings meditation practition…

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Insight, Consciousness, and Non-Duality - Q&A with John Vervaeke, Marjorie Woollacott, and Swami Sarvapriyananda 22:47

1+ y ago22:47

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Today, we share the second part of the dialogue on ‘Meditation, Consciousness, and the Pursuit of Wisdom’, which was released last month. Today’s episode is a Q&A session with Prof. Marjorie Woollacott, Prof. John Verveke, and Swami Sarvapriyananda. The speakers discuss the interplay between self-inquiry, dialogue, and meditation; how meditation an…

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Meditation, Mystical Experiences, and the Nature of Consciousness - John Vervaeke, Marjorie Woollacott, Swami Sarvapriyananda, and Scott Snibbe 1:16:57

1+ y ago1:16:57

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Our guests today are neuroscientist Prof. Marjorie Woollacott, cognitive scientist Prof. John Verveke, and Swami Sarvapriyananda, a renowned teacher and scholar in the Advaita Vedanta tradition. The speakers discuss the nature and function of consciousness, bringing together different perspectives from the cognitive sciences and various contemplati…

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Prof. Anil Seth - How the brain creates the self 1:10:54

1+ y ago1:10:54

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The guest of today’s episode is Prof. Anil Seth, one of the foremost researchers in the field of consciousness studies. Interviewed by Scott Snibbe, the host of a Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment, Anil Seth discusses the nature of consciousness and why, according to modern neuroscience, our perception of the self and of reality is like a hallucinati…

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Institutional Preparedness for NEP 18:28

1+ y ago18:28

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1.Multidisciplinary 2. Academic Bank of Credits 3.Skill Development 4.Indian Knowledge System 5. Outcome Based Education 6. Blended Learning-Distance -Online Learning --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dranil-kumar-pedapati/message

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Talk the Book - అభిజ్ఞానశాకుంతలం-కాళిదాసు, చి. వట్టి నందు, చి. నీటి కామేశ్వరి 2:09:46

1+ y ago2:09:46

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It's an experiment@ Basha Sangam -delivering అభిజ్ఞానశాకుంతలం in Sanskrit & Telugu by children of M.R.Govt Sanskrit College. The first of its kind. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dranil-kumar-pedapati/message

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Lighthouse Dialogues IV – Satish Kumar interviewed by Vicki Mackenzie 56:27

1+ y ago56:27

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Our guest today is Satish Kumar, peace pilgrim, activist, educator, and former Jain monk. He is the founder of Schumacher college and director emeritus of Resurgence and the Ecologist. He is interviewed by Vicki Mackenzie, British journalist and author, discussing his life, ideas, and the connection between ecology, activism and spirituality. This …

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Guided Meditation: What happens when you die? – Scott Snibbe 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

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Today, we share a meditation workshop offered by Scott Snibbe, the host and producer of the meditation podcast ‘A Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment’, and long-time collaborator of Science & Wisdom LIVE. Scott is a twenty-year student of Tibetan Buddhism, and leads meditations that infuse the pure lineage of the great Buddhist masters with science, hu…

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Life, Death, and Transformation – A Dialogue with Rev. Cynthia Carter, Dr. Eva Natanya, and Dr. Nigel Hamilton 1:32:09

1+ y ago1:32:09

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“[In death,] so many people experience – whether or not they had a religious conviction – the surrender to a state of consciousness, a state of being, so much greater than what they thought they were during this lifetime.” Three contemplative scholars and practitioners – Rev. Cynthia Carter Perilliat, Dr. Eva Natanya, and Dr. Nigel Hamilton – explo…

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On death and dying: towards a new paradigm - Ven. Fabienne Pradelle interviews Dr. Peter Fenwick 32:16

1+ y ago32:16

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Our guest today is Dr. Peter Fenwick, a neuropsychologist who carried out extensive research on near death experiences and the nature of consciousness. Dr. Fenwick is a senior lecturer at King’s College London and the consultant neuropsychologist at both the Maudsley and John Radcliffe hospitals. He is also the president of the Horizon Research Fou…

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The Lighthouse Dialogues III - Vicki MacKenzie interviews John Butler 1:10:49

2y ago1:10:49

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In this third interview of the Lighthouse Dialogues, author Vicki MacKenzie enters in conversation with John Butler, a modern mystic and meditator. In this dialogue, John will share his life’s journey and his experience of the sacred through meditation, discussing how silence and stillness can lead to feelings of presence, love, and connection with…

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Trauma, Transformation, and Healing - with Deb Dana, Rob Preece, Dr. David Robinson-Morris, and Scott Snibbe 1:46:21

2y ago1:46:21

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Trauma can take different forms. One can speak of individual trauma, ancestral trauma, and collective trauma. All of these are happening on different, yet interconnected levels of (all!) our lives. Historically, the word ‘trauma’ comes from the Greek, and literally means ‘wound’ or can be taken in its active form of ‘to wound’. Although originally …

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Pim Van Lommel & Geshe Namdak on What can Near Death Experiences (NDEs) Teach us About Consciousness? 53:43

2y ago53:43

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Buddhist monk and scholar Geshe Tenzin Namdak enters in conversation with Dr. Pim van Lommel. After working as a cardiologist for 26 years in Rijnstate Hospital, Dr. van Lommel is doing full-time research on the relationship between brain and mind, and is one of the world’s leading experts on Near Death Experiences (NDEs). In this dialogue, Geshe N…

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The Buddha’s Mother and Mary Magdalene - Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, Wendy Garling, and Vicki Mackenzie. 1:37:02

2y ago1:37:02

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Today’s episode is a dialogue between Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault and Wendy Garling, moderated by Vicki Mackenzie. In this dialogue, they will discuss the role of two inspiring women in buddhism and christianity – Mahaprajapati, the woman who raised the Buddha, and Mary Magdalene – and reflect upon archetypal and symbolic figures of womanhood in co…

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Lighthouse Dialogue II - Vicki Mackenzie interviews Sister Jayanti Kirpalani 1:04:23

2y ago1:04:23

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In this second episode of the Lighthouse Dialogues, author Vicki Mackenzie interviews Sister Jayanti Kirpalani, a spiritual teacher for over 50 years, who has dedicated her life to self-transformation and service to humanity. Sister Jayanti continues to champion the co-operative role of spiritual organisations in creating a just and peaceful world,…

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Buddhism, Science, Compassion, and Climate: An Interview with Dr. Thupten Jinpa 48:46

2y ago48:46

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Our guest today is Dr. Thupten Jinpa, renowned Buddhist scholar and practitioner, chair of the Mind and Life Institute, and co-founder of the Compassion Institute. Dr. Jinpa holds a PhD in religious studies from Cambridge University, and served for decades as the Dalai Lama’s principal translator. In this interview with Scott Snibbe, Dr. Jinpa talk…

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How to Survive the Climate Crisis: an interview with Kim Stanley Robinson 47:20

2y ago47:20

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Our guest today is Kim Stanley Robinson, one of the greatest living science fiction writers and one of the few people to have developed a credible solution to the climate crisis. In this interview, he discusses with Scott Snibbe about transcendental experiences, Buddhism in his life and fiction, the outdoors as meditation, and the potentials for sp…

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Provisional Accreditation of Colleges 39:52

2y ago39:52

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Accredited ? Not Accredited ? 40 Marks, Minimum 15 for Provisional Accreditation Status, 10 QnMs, 10 QlMs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dranil-kumar-pedapati/message

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Deep Ecology, Mindfulness, and Climate Emergency – Dr. Vandana Shiva, Dr. Stephan Harding, and Dr. David Loy 1:25:42

2y ago1:25:42

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Can inner shifts in perspectives help us respond more skilfully to the climate and environmental crisis? In this third Science & Wisdom LIVE dialogue, Dr. Vandana Shiva, Dr. Stephan Harding, and Dr. David Loy discuss the urgent topic of the climate emergency and environmental crisis. This Dialogue is a collaboration between Science & Wisdom LIVE an…

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Carlo Rovelli with Geshe Namdak on What is Conciousness? 14:40

2+ y ago14:40

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Prof. Carlo Rovelli a renowned Quantum physicist enters in dialogue with Buddhist scholar Geshe Tenzin Namdak on the connections between Buddhist philosophy, as exposed by the scholar scholar Arya Nagarjuna, and the discoveries of modern quantum physics. They discuss consciousness's enigmatic nature, whether consciousness can be broken down into qu…

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Lighthouse Dialogue I - Vicki Mackenzie interviews Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo 1:09:35

2+ y ago1:09:35

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In this first interview of the Lighthouse Dialogues, author Vicki Mackenzie enters in conversation with Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo: a Buddhist nun who has taught Dharma internationally and is the founder of Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Tashi Jong, India. Her life is the subject of Vicki Mackenzie’s book Cave in the Snow. In this dialogue, Jetsunma and …

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Current Trends in Assessment of HEIs by NAAC 50:32

2+ y ago50:32

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Vision & Mission, Strategic Plan, SWOC & TWOS, Benchmarks, Qualitative Metrics --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dranil-kumar-pedapati/message

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Reawakening the Ecological Self, with Stephan Harding 27:11

2+ y ago27:11

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In this episode of Science & Wisdom LIVE, Scott Snibbe interviews Stephan Harding, Deep Ecology Research Fellow and founding member of Schumacher college Stephan will discuss his work as an educator at Schumacher College, James Lovelock’s Gaia theory, and the role of intuition in scientific research and ecological thinking. He will also discuss whi…

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NAAC Total Quality 1:21:58

2+ y ago1:21:58

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NAAC Assessment in GDC SMART Campuses, A & A, Work Flows, SWOC Analysis, Benchmarks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dranil-kumar-pedapati/message

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Dr. David Loy on Reconnecting with Nature and our Inner Being | Our Gift to the Earth 47:07

2+ y ago47:07

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Our guest today is Dr. David Loy, Professor of Buddhist and Comparative Philosophy, writer, and teacher in the Zen tradition of Japanese Buddhism. In today’s interview with Scott Snibbe, he discusses the necessity of engaging with the world and transcending duality as part of one’s contemplative practice; how Buddhism and other contemplative tradit…

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SWOC Analysis 32:59

2+ y ago32:59

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Quality Fact Sheet of HEIs in AP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dranil-kumar-pedapati/message

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Climate Emergency: From 'What is' to 'What if', with Rob Hopkins 1:02:12

2+ y ago1:02:12

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Our guest today is Rob Hopkins, environmentalist, founder of the Transition Town Totnes and Transition Network, author, artist, and host of the podcast ‘From what if to what next’. In this interview with Scott Snibbe, he talks about his work with the Transition Network, the relationship between one’s spiritual life and action in the world, and the …

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Criteria 2 22:51

2+ y ago22:51

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Teaching-Learning & Evaluation, Blended Learning, Experiential Learning, Student:Teacher Ratio, Innovative Assessment Tools, Evaluation Reforms --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dranil-kumar-pedapati/message

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Curricular Aspects (Criteria 1) 17:27

2+ y ago17:27

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Curriculum Design and Development, Academic Flexibility, Feedback on Curriculum --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dranil-kumar-pedapati/message

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Institutional Values and Best Practices ( Criteria 7 ) 14:43

2+ y ago14:43

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Institutional Values and Best Practices, Institutional Distinctiveness, Environmental Consciousness, Sustainability, Innovation, Social Justice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dranil-kumar-pedapati/message

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Governance, Leadership and Management ( Criteria 6 ) 14:07

2+ y ago14:07

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Vision, Leadership,Effective Governance, Strategy Deployment, HR Management, Financial Management, Best Practices, Short Term & Long Term Goals --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dranil-kumar-pedapati/message

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